The Osun State Government has announced the appointment of six new traditional rulers following decisions made during the first State Executive Council meeting of 2024.
The announcement was made in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi.
The newly appointed traditional rulers are:
1. Prince Haastrup Adeola Ojo as Aloro of Iloro-Ijesha in Atakunmosa East Local Government.
2. Prince Mark Adeniyi Ajewole as Onise of Ise-Ijesa in Atakunmosa East Local Government.
3. Prince Adekunle Waheed Babatunde as Elende of Eko Ende in Ifelodun North Local Council Development Area.
4. Prince Sulaimon Adebayo Olalekan as Olu of Alajue in Ede East Local Council Development Area.
5. Prince Badmos Rafiu Omotoso as Alagbeye of Agbeye in Odo Otin South Local Council Development Area.
6. Prince Johnson Oyewale Ajiboye as Olola of Ola in Ejigbo West Local Council Development Area.
The State Executive Council also approved the elevation of 11 existing traditional rulers to a Part II (Recognised) Status of the Chief Law, Cap 25, Laws of Osun State, 2002.
The newly elevated traditional rulers include those from various local government areas such as Egbedore, Atakunmosa East, Ifewara, Atakumosa West, Ejigbo, and Ayedaade.
However, the Council has temporarily suspended the consideration of the Koka kingship stool pending an investigation into alleged abnormalities and irregularities in the selection process.
The appointments and elevations are effective immediately.
The decisions taken by the Osun State Government reflect its commitment to traditional institutions and governance in the state.
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